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The Atlantic Council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the Atlantic Community’s central role in meeting global challenges. The Council provides an essential forum for navigating the dramatic economic and political changes defining the twenty-first century by informing and galvanizing its uniquely influential network of global leaders. Through the papers we write, the ideas we generate, and the communities we build, the Council shapes policy choices and strategies to create a more secure and prosperous world.

NATO 20/2020

Twenty bold ideas to reimagine the Alliance after the 2020 US election

More than two decades after NATO’s inspired decision to invite former adversaries to join its ranks, the Alliance is in need of equally captivating ideas. The essays in this volume are intended to push the Alliance to think boldly and creatively in the service of recapturing the public’s imagination.

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Making a difference

Learn more about the Atlantic Council’s insights & impact through these stories of how our regional and thematic programs are making a difference not only in shaping how we view global issues but also in shaping their outcome.

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In the News

Aug 11, 2022

Mezran quoted in GIS Report about political turbulence in Libya

By Atlantic Council

Libya Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 11, 2022

Stefanini in Politico: China suspends dialogue with US

By Stefano Stefanini

Stefano Stefanini argues that what is at stake in addressing the China question correctly for the US is not just Taiwan, but the Pacific.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Aug 11, 2022

Deni in the Wall Street Journal: NATO is Hedging on Its Promise to Protect the Baltics

By John R. Deni

Dr. John Deni and Michael O'Hanlon discuss the importance of enhancing NATO combat power in the Baltic states.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Aug 11, 2022

Shuja Nawaz on CGTN America’s The Heat: Is Pakistan the next Sri Lanka?

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 10, 2022

Safiya Ghori-Ahmad quoted in Vogue Business: Wigs: Has Parfait found the elusive winning formula?

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business India

In the News

Aug 10, 2022

Fulton quoted in Newsweek on Israel’s perception of China’s influence in the Middle East

China Israel

In the News

Aug 10, 2022

D’Anieri speaks with BBC World News about Ukraine’s Crimea strike

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Russia

In the News

Aug 9, 2022

Ahmad in Middle East Eye: The US strike on al-Qaeda leader al-Zawahiri

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Drones

In the News

Aug 9, 2022

Grundman quoted in Defense News on defense industry growth

By Atlantic Council

Steven Grundman notes the growth and diversification of defense companies over the last year and the challenges posed by supply chain shortages.

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

In the News

Aug 9, 2022

Gaber in the Macdonald-Laurier Institute: While Russia threatens the world with nuclear war, we might be well into it: Yevgeniya Gaber for Inside Policy

Conflict Nuclear Nonproliferation